Politics coverage
Athletics
THE Moree Midget, 12-year-old Kate McDonald, on Saturday broke a five-year park run record when clocking 18 minutes and 53 seconds for the five-kilometre circuit. “That was good. Tiring, but fun,” Kate gasped soon after creating new figures. The record was previously held by accomplished long-distance runner, Nikko Siddons, from North Star, who stopped the [...]
Northern Tablelands
I met with representatives from Hunter New England Health and all the mayors from across the Northern Tablelands to discuss issues around healthcare in the region. These regular meetings are incredibly helpful in being able to take concerns from the public, as well as health care workers, directly to the relevant people. We had a [...]
Christmas Races
MOREE Race Club was dealt a hefty blow overnight Thursday when thieves broke into a storeroom at Moree racecourse and stole valuable equipment needed at the club’s huge Christmas meeting next week. Moree Race Club president, Rob Mather, has appealed for public help. “There was a lot of gardening equipment stolen as well as a [...]
Tamworth Races
ALL Too Wild broke through for trainer Tracey Bartley and Tornado Express might head to a Highway Handicap or Country Championship heat after the four-year-old mare’s impressive win at Tamworth on Monday for Cody Morgan. Tornado Express ran down breakaway leader Harbour Gold before claiming to win by nearly four lengths from Noel Hodgson’s Island [...]
Parkes Electorate
I’m pleased that the Carinda community will now be able to access much-needed support to assist with the clean-up following the violent storm that ripped through the town on November 17, causing significant damage to buildings. Assistance will be provided to Walgett Shire Council to help with the clean-up and the restoration of critical infrastructure [...]
Northern Tablelands
I have been doing my best to get around the Electorate following two weeks in Sydney for the final sittings of 2024. So far, I have been in Armidale, Uralla, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Warialda, Bingara, Ashford, Bundarra, Coolatai, Pallamallawa, Croppa Creek and North Star. I will keep getting right around our Electorate in the [...]
Parkes Electorate
It was an incredible honour to deliver my valedictory speech to the House of Representatives last week, just short of 17 years since I was elected as the Member for Parkes. I was really pleased that all my family and a lot of friends and supporters from the electorate, as well as current and former [...]
Northern Tablelands
It is always great to get out to various parts of the Northern Tablelands and connect with members of the communities. Next week I am heading to Croppa Creek, North Star, Coolatai and Ashford for mobile offices. Croppa Creek and North Star: On Tuesday, November 26, I will be at the Crop Croppa Creek Store [...]
Agriculture
ROUND Two of an $18 million program aimed at assisting farmers has closed less than a week after the opening of applications was announced. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has labelled the Labor Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program as disingenuous, with the insincere application process for grants creating frustration and heartache among the farming [...]
Parkes Electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Mark Coulton yesterday delivered his valedictory speech, just a few days short of 17 years since he was first elected as the 1029th Member of the Australian Parliament. Mr Coulton took the opportunity to thank his family, friends, supporters, and current and former staff – many of whom travelled to be [...]
